Permit & Licensing

Purpose
All permits and licenses issued by the City of San Benito grants legal permission to:

Commence operating a business or function

Demolish or remove a structure

Start a construction project

It also allows the enforcement of the codes which have been adopted as law by the State of Texas, Cameron County or City of San Benito. No matter what the specific project, business or function may be, the enforcement of codes is carried out to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

Public Safety
You have an investment in the home, business or function you are about to build, remodel, modify, commence or reside in. When the project or function does not comply with the codes, your investment is reduced, your liability to the public’s safety becomes a concern and your family’s welfare is an issue.

Permit Issuance
Permits will be issued only after minimum site plan and construction plans have been submitted, reviewed, and approved by all departments required. Certain plans may need to be designed by an engineer or architect. Permits include, but not limited to:

Commercial or residential construction, renovations or remodels

Demolitions or removals

House / building moving permit

Non-occupancy construction

Licenses
Licensing will be issued only after a site plan, safety plans and mandated minimum health requirements are met. Which include adding safety features to the facility or function to be held. Licensing includes, but is not limited to: